Why Pakistan has withdrawn from Asian Squash Championship in India
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KARACHI: India leaves no stone unturned to create friction with Pakistan may it be field of politics or even sports.
Recently the Pakistan Squash Federation has announced to withdraw from the 19th Asian Squash Championship after delay by Indian High Commission in issuing visas to Pakistan Squash Federation.
A four-member squash team from Pakistan - Farhan Mahboob, Farhan Zaman, Waqar Mahboob and Tayyab Aslam - was due to participate in 19th edition of Asian Squash Championship.
A statement from PSF expressed disappointment over the attitude of Indian officials, saying that visas were delayed to ensure that Pakistan players should not meet the airline schedules.
“It is regretted to inform you that Pakistan Squash Federation has been forced to withdraw its squash contingent from participation in 19th Asian Senior Squash Championship, 2017 scheduled to be held in Chennai India between 26-30 April,” said a statement from PSF.
“PSF has thoughtfully taken a stance represent our nation & players with dignity and to withdraw its contingent from the Championship with a hope that world body would take strong notice of this incidence,” it said.
The PSF statement further added that Pakistan Squash Federation had applied for visas last month, but the passports were returned in afternoon without visas, but later Indian High Commission offered visas to Pakistani players at the last minute.
